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Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, regional developments with Qatari PM
Jaishankar is visiting Doha to participate in the Doha Forum at the invitation of Al Thani, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs
 "Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, regional developments with Qatari PM")
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza; neighbours close their borders with Syria
Israel's war against Hamas has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and displaced 90 per cent of the population of 2.3 million, often multiple times
 "Israeli strikes continue in Gaza; neighbours close their borders with Syria")
K'taka minister Patil discusses investment prospects with German companies
The visit was aimed at strengthening Karnataka's international economic ties and attracting global investments across key sectors
 "K'taka minister Patil discusses investment prospects with German companies")
Bihar govt increases monetary reward for winners of gallantry awards
The Param Vir Chakra is India's top military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy
 "Bihar govt increases monetary reward for winners of gallantry awards")
India, Norway to discuss ways to increase trade, investment ties on Monday
The talks will be held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Norwegian industry delegation led by May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India
 "India, Norway to discuss ways to increase trade, investment ties on Monday")
Rajnath begins Russia visit on Sunday, to commission frigate INS Tushil
The 3-day visit also involves handing over of Russian-built Krivak-III-class frigate to India and Rajnath Singh's deliberations with Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on a range of issues
 "Rajnath begins Russia visit on Sunday, to commission frigate INS Tushil")
US State Dept denies BJP's allegations of backing anti-India agenda
A spokesperson at the US embassy described the allegations as "disappointing" and asserted that the US government has been a champion of media freedom around the world
 "US State Dept denies BJP's allegations of backing anti-India agenda")
Jaishankar calls for innovative, participative diplomacy to solve conflicts
Jaishankar also highlighted the impact of the conflict situations in the Gulf and the Mediterranean region on countries all over, including India, in terms of cost escalation for oil and fertilisers
 "Jaishankar calls for innovative, participative diplomacy to solve conflicts")
Why Foreign Secretary Misri's Bangladesh visit is vital amid strained ties
India's visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in bilateral relations, particularly concerning the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government
 "Why Foreign Secretary Misri's Bangladesh visit is vital amid strained ties")
Rajnath exhorts people to contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund
The Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated every year on this day to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who fought valiantly on the borders
 "Rajnath exhorts people to contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund")
Syrian rebels quicken momentum as Assad tries to shore up defence
Since the rebels' sweep into Aleppo a week ago, government defences have crumbled across the country at dizzying speed as insurgents seized a string of major cities
 "Syrian rebels quicken momentum as Assad tries to shore up defence")
Brics nations have no interest in weakening US dollar: EAM Jaishankar
His remarks came a week after US President-elect Donald Trump had demanded that Brics member countries commit to not creating a new currency
 "Brics nations have no interest in weakening US dollar: EAM Jaishankar")
Iskcon Namhatta centre in Bangladesh burnt down, says Radharaman Das
The deities of Sri Sri Laxmi Narayan and all items inside the temple were burned down completely The centre is located in Dhaka
 "Iskcon Namhatta centre in Bangladesh burnt down, says Radharaman Das")
Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi extend greetings on Armed Forces Flag Day
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also extended greetings on the occasion and praised their courage and determination
 "Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi extend greetings on Armed Forces Flag Day")
Rajnath Singh to attend 21st Inter-Governmental Commission meet in Russia
Rajnath Singh will also commission the Indian Navy's latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate 'INS Tushil'
 "Rajnath Singh to attend 21st Inter-Governmental Commission meet in Russia")
Hotels in Assam not to host B'desh nationals till attacks on Hindus stop
There have been widespread protests in all the three districts of Barak Valley against the alleged atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh
 "Hotels in Assam not to host B'desh nationals till attacks on Hindus stop")
Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory
In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity
 "Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory")
Funded by India, foundation stone laid for Khamlalung Health Post in Nepal
The project aims to provide better medical facilities to the people of Nepal
 "Funded by India, foundation stone laid for Khamlalung Health Post in Nepal")
Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bangladesh on Dec 9 amid strain in ties
It will be the first high-level visit from New Delhi to Dhaka after deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh
Indian student fatally stabbed in Canada's Ontario, housemate arrested
Gurasis Singh, a first-year business management student at Lambton College, was stabbed on Sunday in Sarnia
 "Indian student fatally stabbed in Canada's Ontario, housemate arrested")